Investment Analyst – Absolute Return (m/w/d) Hedge Fund of Funds

Prime Capital AG; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading asset management firm in Frankfurt is looking for an Investment Analyst for its Absolute Return team. The role involves conducting due diligence and monitoring hedge funds, assisting with strategy research, and collaborating with a dynamic team. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Finance and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, with strong quantitative analysis skills and fluency in English. A hybrid working model and various perks are offered.

Leistungen

Fitness program 'EGYM Wellpass'

Meal vouchers

Hybrid work model

Company pension plan

Group accident insurance

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, a quantitative or related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience or exposure to Hedge Funds.

Aufgaben

• Conduct full due diligence on hedge funds.
• Document the analysis process in our database.
• Conduct regular hedge fund strategy research.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative analysis

Fund monitoring

Team spirit

MS Office skills (especially Excel)

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Finance or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Investment Analyst – Absolute Return (m/w/d) Hedge Fund of Funds

YOUR MISSION

Fund Analysis and Monitoring

• Conduct full due diligence on hedge funds under the supervision of an Investment Manager and in line with defined procedures. This includes quantitative analysis, collection and interpretation of qualitative information, verification and on-site visits.
• Document the analysis process and outcomes in our database (ratings, summary fund reports and quantified risk parameters).
• Regular monitoring of approved and invested funds as well as portfolios of funds on relative performance, risk exposures and organizational changes, updating documentation and making proactive investment recommendations.
• Maintain and expand our hedge fund database and keep the covered fund universe updated and appropriately categorized.

Strategy Research

• Conduct regular hedge fund strategy research in co-operation with an Investment Manager. Collect and interpret supporting economic research, resulting in clearly stated and quantified strategy related investment recommendations and expectations.
• Sourcing new investment ideas via database screening, building and maintaining industry contacts, reviewing relevant publications and attending industry events.

General

• Contribute to our monthly reports and newsletters.
• Enhance existing analysis tools with a particular emphasis on quantitative fund analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Investment Managers and Portfolio Managers on a day-to-day basis.

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, a quantitative or related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience or exposure to Hedge Funds or Hedge Fund of Funds.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Strong team spirit; reliable, hard-working, and eager to learn.
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Results oriented, with an independent working style.

WHY US?

Prime Capital’s Absolute Return team manages close to 2bn USD in several award-winning hedge fund portfolios for our clients. We select best-in-class managers with repeatable investment processes and a proven ability to generate consistent alpha. As a Team, we believe that a strong process drives long-term success. All managers and strategies are vetted through a rigorous qualitative and quantitative due diligence process. We then combine complementing strategies into all-weather portfolios designed to deliver attractive returns and demonstrate resilience in periods of market stress.

• Working in a comfortable and modern environment in the heart of Frankfurt Professional development and internal mentoring programs
• Opportunity to use Artificial Intelligence to support and optimize daily work processes
• Fitness program “EGYM Wellpass” Employee assistance program Meal vouchers (Pluxee) Hybrid work model, as well as workation options Company pension plan Group accident insurance Premium RMV job ticket Company bike

At home in Europe: That’s Prime Capital. We are an independent asset management firm with high expertise in alternative investments. Since the foundation of our company in 2006, we have continuously focused on diversification across different asset classes, innovative access solutions and sustainable growth. In direct exchange between our head office in Frankfurt and our office in Luxembourg, we do our utmost every day to invest funds reasonably on the capital market for our institutional clients or to mobilise funds for the real economy – in order to maximise the benefit for our clients. One thing counts above all: the comprehensive know-how of our employees.

Would you like to invest with us in your future? Are you interested in innovative financial products? Then join a dynamic Team in which we live diversity, and take responsibility for our innovative financial products.